diff --git a/pkg/services/policer/check.go b/pkg/services/policer/check.go
index c04273468..4f51ab832 100644
--- a/pkg/services/policer/check.go
+++ b/pkg/services/policer/check.go
@@ -92,10 +92,10 @@ func (p *Policer) processNodes(ctx context.Context, requirements *placementRequi
 	// Number of copies that are stored on maintenance nodes.
 	var uncheckedCopies int
 
-	if typ == objectSDK.TypeLock {
-		// all nodes of a container must store the `LOCK` objects
+	if typ == objectSDK.TypeLock || typ == objectSDK.TypeTombstone {
+		// all nodes of a container must store the `LOCK` and `TOMBSTONE` objects
 		// for correct object removal protection:
-		//   - `LOCK` objects are broadcast on their PUT requests;
+		//   - `LOCK` and `TOMBSTONE` objects are broadcast on their PUT requests;
 		//   - `LOCK` object removal is a prohibited action in the GC.
 		shortage = uint32(len(nodes))
 	}